Lots of activities and special preparation and services for Easter, including blessing of pussy willows for Palm Sunday and baskets for Easter. Download the PDF of the Home-wide calendar or click here for unit-specific calendars.
Holy Family Home invites you to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch with your loved ones on Sunday, October 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each (incl tax) and available at Reception.
We are grateful for people like Kim, who bought tickets in the Holy Family Home Auxiliary 50/50 raffle to support programming for loved ones who live at the Home. Kim also shared her gratitude for the team and care provided at Holy Family Home. "When I bought the tickets, I just did it in my father’s memory. I have never won anything and when I got the email that I won, it was like my dad, William Symbaluk, is looking down on me from heaven. He always looked after me, and I was always grateful for the care that he [...]
From Canada Day to Tiki Days (complete with leis and slushies) to heading outside for an ice cream treat, residents and their families are enjoying sunshine, fresh air, and the beautiful gardens in the park. For more activities, follow on Facebook @HolyFamilyHomeWinnipeg.
For the first time in three years, residents were able to come together to pray the Плащаниця Service on Good Friday. This sacred gathering allowed us to unite our sufferings to the suffering of Jesus. Through sung prayer Jesus’ body was honoured. Residents, families and volunteers lead the procession where Jesus was laid in the tomb. Thank you to all who participated in helping this sacred time happen at Holy Family. It was a moving experience as everyone had the opportunity to venerate the Плащаниця with honour and thanksgiving to Jesus, the One who loves us deeply and gave his [...]
February 7, 2023Dear Families,At Holy Family Home, we are dedicated to the provision of quality care and to enhancing the quality of life of residents. The Social Work Department is thrilled to announce that we will be facilitating a Valentine’s Telegram in support of Resident Council. Fundraising helps to support and enhance resident initiatives.Roses are available for purchase at $5 per stem (cash only) from Wednesday, February 8th to Friday, February 10th. Order forms will be available on each unit as well as reception. Please see reception to complete orders. Roses will be distributed on Tuesday, February 14th by residents [...]
This year, we were able to celebrate Malanka, once again, with the residents and their families at Holy Family Home. It was so beautiful to see families celebrating a holiday that is meaningful for many of our residents. Malanka, celebrated on New Year’s eve is a traditional holiday in honour of Saint Melanie whose feast day is on the last day of the calendar year. Celebrating (the last day of the year) or (New Year’s Eve) has a long history and actually dates back to pre-Christian pagan times. This holiday includes lots of food, drink, singing, dancing, practical jokes, concerts [...]
In 1915, Thomas’ parents Mike and Jessie started farming in Meleb, MB. They had chickens, horses, cows and grew their own grain and food. They would milk the cows by hand, use the separator to get the cream then ship it off to a creamery. The creamery would take the cream and turn into butter to sell. This is how they made part of their living. They used the cream separator for 25 years. Tom took the separator when his parents sold the farm as he could not part with it. When he saw that there was Dido’s workshop and [...]
Independent Contact Position – FOOT CARE NURSE Holy Family Home is seeking the help of a Foot Care Nurse to provide regular services for residents who are assessed as needing such care. The Foot Care Nurse shall be certified and provide services in accordance with Foot Care Standards based on MALPN and CRNM. As an independent contractor, the Nurse will manage their own scheduling billing and determine hours of work. Note: This is not a position employed by Holy Family Home; however, the contract is signed with Holy Family Home. For more information or to apply for the position contact: Director of Care [...]
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, programs for Holy Family Home residents have been constantly changing and adapting. Even on units experiencing outbreaks, residents are still keeping busy in their rooms. We look forward to being able to gather together again soon, but in the meantime our recreation and spiritual care teams are hard at work helping keep residents stimulated and engaged on quarantined units. Some examples are individual recreation programs such as music, art, exercise, reading, and puzzles; connecting residents and families through virtual visits; and providing spiritual support and friendly visits in rooms. iPads are used to engage residents through [...]
